Kilgarvan in Cobh in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Ιire) North Atlantic Ocean)
Cunard Line Offices
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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
1. Cunard Line Offices Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 51° 51.014′ N, 8° 17.551′ W. Marker is in Cobh, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Kilgarvan. It is on West Beach east of Kennedy Pier, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14 West Beach, Cobh, Munster P24 Y170, Ireland. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, on the Atlantic Arc, in Europe, on the Island of Ireland, on the Celtic Fringe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Father Theobald Mathew (a few steps from this marker); Lusitania Centenary 2015 (within shouting distance of this marker); Radharc Inis Pνc / Spike Island View (within shouting distance of this marker); Charlotte Grace O'Brien, 1845 1909 (within shouting distance of this marker); Cork Harbour Tragedy (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Cork Harbour Tragedy (about 90 meters away); Chomhairle Ceantair Uirbigh an Chσibh / Cobh Urban District Council
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Also see . . . Early days of Cunard (Cobh Museum).
The company grew rapidly. New York replaced Boston as the Cunard American terminus. The first iron-hulled ship Persia sailed Liverpool - New York in 1856, followed over the next few years with smaller ships on secondary and Mediterranean services. In 1876 Samuel Cunard died and in 1878 the company was renamed the Cunard Steam Ship Company Ltd. There was much rivalry for speed between shipping companies and even between ships within the company. Efforts to modernise design both technical and interior were a priority.(Submitted on June 14, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
2. Cunard Line Offices Marker
The marker is next to the door of the former Cunard Line Offices building.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 14, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
